Chapter 951 Five minutes
?Hono's arrival brought a surge of relief, her prowess incinerating the humanoid figures with ease, reducing them to mere ashes in moments.
With the threat in the Flaem Clan swiftly eradicated, Hono focused on rallying her surviving clan members.
"How many of our people are left? We need to regroup," she murmured to herself, her gaze scanning the area as she prepared to gather her forces.
As another wave of enemies descended, Hono unleashed her powerful flames once more, incinerating them in a blazing inferno.
"Take cover elsewhere! I'll hold them off here!" she called out, her voice echoing with determination as she faced the onslaught alone.
The people below watched in awe as Hono's flames consumed the enemy forces, her strength offering a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos. Updated from novelbIn.(c)om
Adel and Shen Yao observed the scene, noting Hono's survival with a mix of surprise and relief.
"So, she's still standing..." Adel remarked, his attention shifting to the surviving members of their clan.
"It seems the other Clan Leaders weren't as fortunate," Shen Yao observed grimly, the weight of the situation pressing down upon them.
Exhausted from the relentless battle, Adel and Shen Yao found themselves at their limits, their energy reserves depleted from the ongoing struggle.
Boom!!
Observing the turmoil across the country, Souta, engaged in combat with Paente, recognized the dire situation unfolding elsewhere.
Paente had dual objectives: to annihilate all life and to unearth whatever lay concealed within the Master Clans' domains. Each target held significance, hinting at a deeper purpose behind the chaos.
With resolve, Souta directed Kessa to focus on dismantling the tree's core while he confronted Paente directly, recognizing that destroying the central nexus was key to halting the threat.
However, the task proved daunting. Paente, a formidable opponent, wielded immense destructive potential, challenging even Kessa's formidable might.
Undeterred, Souta engaged Paente once more, his movements precise and agile. He launched a powerful energy blade at his opponent, aiming to sever him in two.
Bang!!
In response, Paente bellowed in defiance, his energy surging as the colossal tree quaked ominously, indicating the formidable resistance they faced.
Paente's laughter echoed maniacally. His countenance exuded sheer ferocity, his murderous intent permeating the entire country, inducing a sense of suffocation.
The pressure was stifling, reaching unprecedented levels.
Souta recoiled, tightening his grip on both blades. The situation had escalated dangerously.
"That girl urged me to eliminate him... There's no other recourse. I must vanquish him," he resolved.
Drawing a deep breath, lightning crackled around his form. The impending battle would be arduous. Despite his newfound strength, the odds of overcoming Paente seemed slim. Moreover, synchronization with Kessa and the mysterious girl was imperative. Nevertheless, Souta was resolute—he had to prevail, no matter the odds.
In the blink of an eye, Paente and Souta vanished from their initial positions, triggering a flurry of explosions as they exchanged lightning-fast blows in mid-air.
Souta found himself overwhelmed. His body bore the brunt of Paente's onslaught, gradually succumbing to the relentless assault. Half of his armor and parasitic flesh lay in tatters, exposing his true form beneath. Paente surpassed him in every aspect—speed, strength, and power. Souta's sole advantage lay in his exceptional combat skills.
Creating distance, Souta evaded Paente's pursuit, soaring through the air at breakneck speed, pondering how to defeat his opponent within the allotted five minutes.
"Perish! This world is doomed! There is no salvation! Everything is a falsehood!" Paente bellowed, arms outstretched.
A surge of energy coalesced above, hurtling down as a concentrated beam. Mid-flight, the beam exploded, fracturing into numerous smaller projectiles.
Souta retreated, weaving intricate patterns with his hand, conjuring webs that intercepted the incoming onslaught. Explosions reverberated, shrouding the area in smoke.
Swiftly, Souta summoned a black hole and propelled it towards the billowing smoke. The black hole devoured the haze and debris as it surged towards Paente.
"Futile!" Paente scoffed, his hand morphing in size. With a swift motion, he extended his colossal hand and seized the black hole.
Bang!
The black hole surged forward, resisting vehemently as it disintegrated Paente's palm into oblivion before collapsing. Yet, Paente remained unperturbed, displaying utter indifference as his hand regenerated instantaneously.
Souta's gaze narrowed. While his skills could inflict harm upon Paente, the daunting challenge lay in the latter's extraordinary regenerative abilities. Both combatants shared a similarity in this aspect—Souta with his parasite and Paente with his tree.
"I need to increase the pace..." Souta muttered, his armor swiftly reforming.
Five minutes.
He had to endure for five minutes. Barely a minute had elapsed since the countdown commenced.
"This opponent transcends humanity. His growth is exponential. Can you defeat him?" Saya queried.